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prolong

[pruh-lawng, -long] / prəˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ /


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Scolyer and Long knew the odds of a cure were "minuscule", but hoped the experimental treatment would prolong Prof Scolyer's life.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Having Deborah decide to prolong her life with chemo because she could not resist mining this final seam of comedic gold was a coup de grace.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The team also tested whether they could prolong these signals.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

“There is the potential for Iran to prolong disruption for revenue and leverage, and we do not anticipate the Trump-Xi summit to alter this trajectory,” says the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Nothing else will be of much use if I don't return, and even these would only prolong his life a short time.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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